Interesting Engineering on MSN11h
US Air Force’s F-16 Vipers to get ‘Venom’ boost for autonomous flying capability
The US Air Force has reached a significant milestone in automating the F-16 fighter jet to fly the “Viper” without a pilot.
The Aviationist11h
Last F-16 Set for VENOM Autonomous Aircraft Modification Arrives at Eglin
The VENOM program will modify six F-16Cs into autonomous aircraft to accelerate testing of autonomy software on crewed and uncrewed aircraft. The U.S. Air ...
National Security Journal on MSN11h
The F-16 Fighter Isn’t Ready for What Is Coming
In a groundbreaking test, the U.S. Air Force successfully integrated a Harpoon missile with an F-16 fighter jet using a ...
The Diplomat13h
US Clears Possible $5B Sale of Jet Fighters to Philippines
The proposed acquisition of F-16 fighters would bolster Manila’s ability to defend its own assets in disputed parts of the ...
China Fires F-16 Warning at US Ally
The Philippines has embarked on a $35-billion, decade-long push to modernize its military amid mounting tensions with China.
AeroTime16h
US approves $5.5B sale of F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines; China reacts
The United States government has approved the sale of 20 F-16 jets and related equipment to the Philippines worth $5.58 ...
FlightGlobal18h
Modification work to begin on last F-16 for USAF’s autonomous VENOM programme
Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter destined to become an autonomous combat aircraft testbed has arrived at Eglin AFB, Florida.